Eagles' Vic Fangio jokes about Dr. Fauci during press conference
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Vic Fangio, the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive coordinator, drew attention during a press conference on July 30 by making jokes referencing Dr. Anthony Fauci. His comments came after Fauci exercised his Fifth Amendment rights in a Senate hearing the previous day. Fangio opened with a joke about taking the Fifth on questions, highlighting the atmosphere of humor during the media session. He further joked that a reporter asking about Brandon Graham had gotten "Fauci'd" when they were unable to get a response from GM Howie Roseman. The Eagles are currently in training camp, preparing for the upcoming NFL season.
- •Vic Fangio made jokes about Dr. Fauci during Eagles press conference.
- •He referenced Fauci's Senate hearing from July 29.
- •Fangio joked about using the Fifth Amendment to avoid questions.
- •Eagles are preparing for the 2026 NFL season after last year's Wild Card exit.
- •Team's offseason has included trading star wide receiver A.J. Brown.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles’ Vic Fangio roasts Dr. Anthony Fauci silence in training camp press conference
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Vic Fangio makes Fauci joke, invokes Fifth Amendment during Eagles presser
"Vic Fangio discovered a new way to answer questions during an Eagles press conference, thanks to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
"The NFL defensive coordinator took a shot at Dr. Fauci to start his Eagles presser.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 4:00 PMEagles’ Vic Fangio roasts Dr. Anthony Fauci silence in training camp press conference
The NFL defensive coordinator took a shot at Dr. Fauci to start his Eagles presser.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:50 PMVic Fangio makes Fauci joke, invokes Fifth Amendment during Eagles presser
Vic Fangio discovered a new way to answer questions during an Eagles press conference, thanks to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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